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Women must speak out against violence: Puan on Kartini Day
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), Puan Maharani, on the commemoration of Kartini Day 2025, urged Indonesian women to speak out against violence and sexual harassment. "Women must dare to speak up and refuse if...
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Investment Incentives and Tax Holidays in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, one of Southeast Asia’s youngest nations, is positioning itself as an emerging investment destination. With a growing economy and rich natural resources, the country has taken significant steps to attract foreign direct investment....
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Crispin Chhetri Chuffed With Indian Women's 'Mix Of Youth, Experience' Ahead Of AFC Asian Cup Qualifier
Last Updated:June 22, 2025, 16:06 IST Chhetri opined that the side has a healthy mix of senior and young players, who would contribute immensely towards India's push to the spectacle. Indian Women's Football Team Head Coach Crispin Chhetri. (X)...
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Blue Tigresses ready for road to AFC Women’s Asian Cup
In just over 24 hours, the Indian senior women’s team will kick off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers campaign in the northern Thai city of Chiang MaiIt wouldn’t be completely wrong to note that the continent’s premier...
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Crispin Chettri Says His Squad Is 'Shaping Up Well' For AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
(MENAFN- IANS) Chiang Mai (Thailand), June 22 (IANS) The Indian senior women's team will kick off their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers campaign on Monday and will look to create new history in the 21st century after having three...
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Cindi Chan vows reforms in health, education, City Hall
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor-elect Congresswoman Cindi King-Chan shared her vision for Lapu-Lapu as she assumes office this week. During her oath-taking on Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2025, Cindi stated that healthcare services...
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Indian Women’s Football Team Eyes Fresh Start in AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers After 2022 Heartbreak
Mumbai, June 22: In just over 24 hours, the Indian senior women's team will kick off their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers campaign in the northern Thai city of Chiang MaiIt wouldn't be completely wrong to note that the continent's...
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Sports News | After 2022 Heartbreak, Indian Women Eye Fresh Start in Asian Cup Qualifiers
Chiang Mai (Thailand), Jun 22 (PTI) More than three years after a COVID outbreak in the team derailed their campaign in the last AFC Women's Asian Cup, India will make a fresh bid for a place in the continental showpiece, with Mongolia being their...
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India face Mongolia as AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers begin in Thailand
India begin their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers against Mongolia in Chiang Mai on June 23. With a youthful squad and tactical focus, coach Crispin Chettri eyes historic qualification for the tournament via the qualifiers for the first...
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Timor-Leste, USA, and IOM Work Together to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness in Oé-Cusse
Oé-Cusse, Timor-Leste – Timor-Leste, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and USAID, has taken another step in strengthening disaster preparedness by conducting a second simulation exercise in the Oé-Cusse...
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Finder’s Timor-Leste oil imaging exceeds expectations
Finder’s ongoing 3D reprocessing over Timor-Leste oil fields surpasses expectations Work is geared to position wells for optimised production and de-risk exploration targets Asia set to fuel oil demand growth with FDR looking at first production...
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After years of conflict, Timor-Leste turns peacemaker
Timor-Leste’s road to peace has not been easy. In 1976, not long after Indonesia became independent it invaded the eastern part of the island of Timor, formerly a Portuguese colony. An unhappy period of occupation, punctuated by violent...
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Preparing the Nation for Integration: Timor-Leste’s Path to ASEAN
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Asian Development Bank
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Timor-Leste has taken major steps toward joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but challenges remain. Strengthening governance, promoting investments, expanding trade, and enhancing human capital are still needed Timor-Leste is a...
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Malaysia aims to lead region in infrastructure with new investments and skilled workforce
PETALING JAYA: Increased investments in infrastructure development and addressing skilled worker shortages are key to ensuring Malaysia’s position as a regional industry leader, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister said Asean...
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Asean Summit concludes as leaders depart Malaysia after historic deals
SEPANG, Oct 29 — Asean leaders and their delegation have departed for home following the conclusion of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Among those who left were Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Singapore...
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Visit to Malaysia for ASEAN-Australia and East Asia Summits
Prime Minister Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Indo-Pacific leaders at the 5th ASEAN-Australia Summit and the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Australia is working with ASEAN partners to shape a peaceful, stable and prosperous...
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MOE to table amendments to Education Act for compulsory secondary education next month
LANGKAWI: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will table amendments to the Education Act 1996 in Parliament next month to make it compulsory for children to receive education until the age of 17 to overcome the problem of student dropout. Education...
General : ASEAN Education Urges Focus On Gaps Affecting Out-of School Children - Fadhlina
LANGKAWI, June 19 (Bernama) – In the pursuit of a resilient and sustainable ASEAN, it is crucial for member countries to remain attentive to deficits in foundational learning, skills gaps and youth unemployment, which continue to exacerbate the...
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President Ramos-Horta: Pope’s visit was ‘incredible’ moment for Timor-Leste
The President of Timor-Leste speaks to Vatican News about the Pope’s recent visit to his country. He also reflects on the joint Document on Human Fraternity signed six years ago by Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmad al-Tayyeb, which, he says, is of...
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Kenny Archer: EMSONI and immigrants bring far more benefits than the racists can calculate
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AS I sat outside Windsor Park with my children recently, waiting for my wife to arrive and give us a lift home, a number of others leaving the stadium bade me farewell, calling me by name. ‘Do you know those people, daddy?’, asked my daughter....
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